TRICARE pays second to most other health insurance (OHI) programs. When you receive payment from your OHI, you can then file a claim with TRICARE. Include a copy of your explanation of benefits from your OHI with your TRICARE claim.

Claims must be filed within one year of the date of service or within one year of the date of an inpatient discharge or three years if overseas, but you are encouraged to send your claim form to TRICARE as soon as possible after you receive care.

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